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It was the most beautiful, warm spring day. The kind of weather  you can only hope happens to occur during the weekend when you have time to enjoy it. But instead of heading to the pool on this Saturday morning, I’m in the weight room under bad fluorescent lighting. With about six other people. And one […]READ MORE

When you head into the gym and realize you forgot your water bottle, do you buy a sports drink out of the vending machine? You might want to think twice about that. Not only do sports drinks contain calories that sabotage your weight loss goals, they can also ruin your teeth. A new study shows […]READ MORE

This month, Bon Secours for Women is hosting a free “What Women Put Up With” seminar series highlighting health issues that face women of all ages. At Bon Secours In Motion, we place a great deal of emphasis on women’s health and the non-surgical treatment of conditions, like pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence, with […]READ MORE

According to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, elderly women may get an extra boost from weight training – in their memories. For the study researchers evaluated 77 women aged 70-80 who had been diagnosed with “probably” mild cognitive impairment then assigned the women to either a strength-training, walking, or basic balance […]READ MORE

Federal researchers say people diagnosed with arthritis may need to be screened for anxiety and depression. A new study has found that one-third of adults in the United States with arthritis, ages 45 and older, report having anxiety or depression, according to a news release from publisher Wiley-Blackwell. In fact, anxiety is nearly twice as […]READ MORE

We love working with our patients and helping them over come crippling pain to regain mobility and range of motion. But we also love the more practical aspects of our jobs. Here are our top three reasons to look into a career in physical therapy! Growing Demand – The demand for physical therapists is growing […]READ MORE

People diagnosed with arthritis may need to be screened for anxiety and depression. Federal researchers have found that one-third of adults in the United States with arthritis, ages 45 and older, report having anxiety or depression, according to a news release from publisher Wiley-Blackwell. In fact, anxiety is nearly twice as common as depression among […]READ MORE

When you go for a run your legs aren’t the only thing getting a work-out – you’re building brainpower too. Exercise has been linked with improved mental functioning, especially related to memory and types of learning. Like any other muscles and organs, the brain is a tissue that declines with age. While scientists used to […]READ MORE

Growing evidence suggests that putting off sleep could suffer long-lasting health consequences. Experts have linked sleep deprivation with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. Established research shows that individuals who regularly get less than five hours of shut-eye a night have an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later […]READ MORE

When Sharon Adams arose Thanksgiving morning, she was planning to celebrate the holiday with family and feasting as she had always done. The celebration turned to uncertainty, however, when Ms. Adams suffered a stroke and had to be rushed to the emergency department at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was quickly transported to Bon […]READ MORE